Report a Complaint to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
While the American food supply is among the safest in the world, the Federal government estimates that there are about 48 million cases of foodborne illness annually, or the equivalent of sickening 1 in 6 Americans each year.
How to Report a Problem with Food
- For all questions or problems related to meat and poultry, please contact the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- If you are a consumer, health professional, or member of the food industry who wants to voluntarily report a complaint or adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction) related to a food product, you have three choices:
- Call an FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Consumer Complaint Coordinator if you wish to speak directly to a person about your problem.
- Complete an electronic Voluntary MedWatch form online.
- Complete a paper Voluntary MedWatch form that can be mailed to FDA.
- If you are a member of the food industry who needs to submit a Reportable Food Registry report when there is a reasonable probability that an article of food will cause serious adverse health consequences or death to humans or animals, please visit the Reportable Food Registry page.
How to Report a Problem with Dietary Supplements
- Consumers or health professionals who wants to voluntarily report defects in the quality or safety of a dietary supplement or an adverse event (illness or serious allergic reaction) related to a dietary supplement, can visit the Safety Reporting Portal.
- If you are an industry member who needs to file a Mandatory Adverse Event Report about a dietary supplement as required by section 761 of the FD&C Act, please visit the Safety Reporting Portal. If you need assistance or have any questions about reporting on dietary supplements, see Dietary Supplements – Reporting an Adverse Event for more information.
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